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Tree Planting Programs

Interested in adding more green to your residential or business property? York Region offers several tree planting programs through partnerships with Toronto and Region Conservation Authority, Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority, and Local Enhancement and Appreciation of Forests (LEAF).

Adding trees and shrubs can increase your property’s value and help improve the health of your family, visitors and staff.

Find out which tree planting program is right for your property.

Replace Your Lost Ash Tree for Less

Residential and business property owners in York Region can save $100 when buying a new tree through LEAF to replace their dying, dead or removed ash trees.

LEAF will help you choose and plant the right tree for your property. Purchase a tree through LEAF’s full service or do-it-yourself tree planting programs to get the rebate.

There is a limit of five rebates per property and rebates are issued on a first come, first served basis due to limited supply. Restrictions apply.

Apply today! Visit yourleaf.org or call 1-888-453-6504 for more information.

Own land in York Region? Start growing memories today for you and your family.

If you own two or more acres in York Region, we’ll plant a forest for you. Experts will help you every step of the way; from funding assistance, to planning and planting, to tending your growing forest.

We can help:

Plant a forest for you and your family

Connect or enlarge your existing forests

Plant along riverbanks or ravines

Establish hedgerows or windbreaks

A forest is a gift that grows for generations. Funding for your forest is available and could cover up to 90 per cent of the cost.

Contact your local conservation authority to find out more and start planting your future forest.

Do-it-Yourself Bulk Seedling Program – Plant Your Own Forest on Your Large Lot

If you own two or more acres of land in York Region, you can order 100 or more seedlings to pick up and plant yourself. Seedling prices start at $0.57 each and are available from your local conservation authority at specific times of the year.

Contact your local conservation authority to be put on the tree seedling mailing list.

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Planting a Forest

Do you own two or more acres of property in York Region?

We can help you add trees to your large property through the Grow Your Legacy program. Through this full-service program, we will help you plan for and plant trees, help you tend to your growing forest and arrange funding for up to 90 per cent of the cost.

Click on the Grow Your Legacy tab above to find out more.

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